E-Publications

NACMS has classified our publications by level to aid you in finding material most helpful to you:

Basic for those new to the Marianist world and having little or no prior knowledge of Marianist history or the Marianist charism
Intermediate for those who have some knowledge and understanding of things Marianist
Advanced for those who have significant knowledge and understanding of things Marianist and want to go deeper
Resource materials, including prayers, activities, and reflections for individuals and groups
Reference materials, including source documents and compendia

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Advanced	Spiritual Direction: Chaminade and Chevaux Explore spiritual direction in early Marianist life.
Intermediate	Conference on Father Chaminade's System of Virtues A conference on Father Chaminade’s System of Virtues, given by Fr. William Ferree, SM.
INT / ADV	The Sacrament of Our Mission A mission so grand as ours will demonstrably fail, says Father William Ferree, SM; but in the economy of salvation, that failure is the sacramental veil of success.
Resource	Until Christ Be Formed In Us In MP3 music format, with accompanying lyrics, Brother Stan Zubek, SM, sings his original composition "Until Christ Be Formed in Us," which examines Jesus' relationship with Mary and its influence on Blessed Chaminade. "I am in labor until Christ be formed in you" (Gal 4:19) was one of Blessed Chaminade's favorite quotes.
Resource	Marianist Doxology (echo) Join Brother Stan Zubek, SM, in singing this echo version of the Marianist Doxology. This MP3 music file can be used either for personal or communal prayer.
Reference	Er Lebe Hoch A custom of long standing at Marianist celebrations is the singing of the "Er Lebe Hoch," a German toasting song. Find out more about this song's connection to the Marianists.
Resource	Audio File: Three O'Clock Prayer This prayer recalls the hour when Jesus, on Calvary, gave Mary as Mother to His beloved disciple.
Intermediate	Mixed Composition of the Society of Mary In a series of several essays, Marianist scholars write on the role of mixed composition in the Society of Mary and its implications for future religious.
Reference	Basic Handbook of Marianist Studies The Basic Handbook of Marianist Studies is a key resource exploring the historical trends related to the origins of Marianist life and its development. Compiled and created by Bro. Lawrence J. Cada, SM, and Carol Ramey, it is a one-stop shop for historically-rich content on the origins and historical markers along the Marianist journey.
BAS / INT	Webinars Our webinars offer an opportunity for individuals to gather virtually for a timely presentation and conversation on Marianist topics and their relevance for our context at the time.
Intermediate	200 Years of Marianist Education See these resources and information from the Society of Mary's General Administration that inform and commemorate 200 years of Marianist education.
Reference	Marianist Origins: An Anthology of Basic Documents Published under the direction of Father Quentin Hakenewerth, SM, with assistance from Father David Fleming, SM, this anthology of early Marianist documents provides today's reader with the spiritual gems from our shared heritage that can be applied to Marianist formation today.
Basic	Miguel Léibar and Companions: Four Good Men The bloodshed of the Spanish Civil War had a direct and profound impact on the Society of Mary. Read the story of four Marianists, a priest and three brothers, martyred in Madrid. Pope Benedict XVI declared them blessed in 2007.
Intermediate	The Hurricane of Racism: The Nature of Racism and How We Conquer It In "The Hurricane of Racism," Ted Cassidy, SM, describes the nature of racism and presents a method to go about changing it. Despite the fact that racism strongly seeks to maintain power, through strong leadership a person or group can bring about a change.
Basic	Marianist Calendar of Saints: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade After a long trek from the French border, a French priest was arriving in Saragossa. He was tired, but the sight of the lone tower of the Basilica of the Virgin of the Pillar was balm to his tired feet.
Basic	Marianist Martyrs: Witness, Conviction, and Stability Experience the sites and stories of Marianist Martyr Blessed Jakob Gapp and the Spanish Marianist Martyrs in this YouTube video sponsored by the Society of Mary's Province of the USA, which was produced by Brother Brandon Paluch, SM, and directed by David Brun.
Basic	Spanish Martyrs A brief overview of the Marianist Martyrs from Ciudad Real and Madrid who died for their faith during the Spanish Civil War.
Resource	NACMS Cumulative Index Want to know what we have published? The NACMS Cumulative Index is a listing of NACMS and Marianist Resources Commission publications divided by title, author, subject, or number (As of 2014).
Basic	Interpersonal Relations: Family Spirit Ignacio Otaño, SM, looks at family spirit as it relates to educators.
Basic	Eduardo Benlloch: Formation in the Family In loving memory of Father Eduardo Benlloch: a fitting tribute to a premier Marianist researcher, teacher, and formator.